What I Learned From a Week in Chilean Patagonia: The World's Wildest Frontier

2025-12-25 11:00:11 分类：探索阅读(21169)

I’d always dreamed of exploring Patagonia, that wild, untamed corner of the world where jagged peaks meet sprawling plains and giant glaciers. So when I finally set off for Chilean Patagonia, the excitement was unreal.

Our itinerary was set: a journey from Santiago to Punta Arenas, then a 32-hour ferry ride to Puerto Williams—the southernmost town in the world. But as with all great adventures, plans change. Wild weather forced us to reroute, swapping the ferry for extra time in the wilderness of Torres del Paine. And while it wasn’t what I expected, this unexpected twist turned into one of the most incredible experiences of my life. Here’s what I learned from a week in Chilean Patagonia.